![]() It became a particularly popular breakfast drink and people soon found starting their day with caffeine rather than alcohol made them a whole lot more alert, and productive – and so the fuel of the modern workplace was born! From ‘Penny Universities’ to… study spaces? The drink spread rapidly throughout Italy and Europe as a result. Allegedly he even baptised some coffee beans! Whether this is fact or exaggeration, coffee was officially legitimised for Catholics around the world. He declared “this devil’s drink is so delicious, we should cheat the devil by baptising it”. The Venetian clergy condemned it as ‘the bitter drink of Satan’ but when Pope Clement VIII tasted it, he had a different opinion. ![]() Suspicions about the new drink began to arise. Soon however, it was marketed as an ‘exotic’ new beverage and the merchants began selling it exclusively to wealthy citizens – charging a scorching mark-up while they were at it.Ĭoffee became a much prized commodity among the upper class but as its popularity grew, word spread about its stimulating effect. Unsure what to make of the strange concoction, it was at first sold as a medicinal elixir, used to cure everything from ‘head maladies’ to smallpox. During the 17th century, Venetian merchants took the curious powder back with them from Istanbul and brought it back to the city, with much excitement. Interestingly, the history of coffee is tied to Venice. Time for a tour? Check out our… Welcome to Venice Tour with Gondola Rideįresh black coffee! Did you know… coffee originally came to Europe through Venice? Never fear! We’ve taken the hassle out of the process for you and broken down Venice’s coffee scene in this handy guide. Cue flow charts, spread sheets, and perhaps, a re-evaluation of how much time you spend deciding where to go for coffee. With so much to consider, such as price, scenery, pastry offerings and sometimes even connectivity, we all know deciding where to go for coffee can entail much deliberation. These days it’s a fully-fledged institution. Let’s face it, gone are the days of coffee being simply a beverage. Where serves the best coffee (and pastries!) in Venice? So if you’re serious about getting to grips with the Italian coffee scene, check out our latest guide to the best cafes in Venice. Whether you’re a certified coffee-addict, or just like the occasional cup of Joe – or perhaps you’re a fully fledged freelancer looking for decent wifi to accompany your flat white (we have good and bad news) – there’s no better place to whet your whistle than Venice the first city in Europe where coffee was introduced. Let’s be honest, you can’t go to Italy and not try the coffee, and Venice is no exception. No nationality takes coffee as seriously as Italians do.
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